Faith Notes: Aug. 24

The Carlson Trio will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at Samaria Baptist Church, 3752 Samaria Church Lane, Middlesex. There is no cost to attend. Call Kathy Kelly at 252-230-2662 for more information.

Gospel concert

Gaylon Pope and Sweetwater will perform songs from its new gospel album "Simply Gospel," plus a comedic act at Wakefield Central Baptist Church, 308 Proctor St., Zebulon, on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event is free. For more information, call 919-269-9512.

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Central Baptist Church in Wendell will offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University for $50 per household beginning Sept. 14. Classes run Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights at 11109 Poole Road, Wendell, with childcare available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit CentralWendell.org for more information.

Support groups

• A grief support group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 125 S. Selma Road, Wendell. Meetings are at 7 p.m. in the church office. For more information, call 919-365-7979.

• Celebrate Recovery is a ministry program that helps its participants deal with emotional struggles. The group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Pine St. Fellowship Hall of Wendell Baptist Church, 302 N. Pine St. For more information, visit

• The Lilies Among the Thorns Christian Women of Purpose group seeks women who desire accountability, support and the camaraderie for other women in doing God’s will. The group meets at 7 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at the Knightdale Recreation Center, 101 Lawson Ridge Road, Knightdale. Call 919-867-2010.

Preschool registrations

• Wendell Baptist Preschool is registering children ages 2-4 for its half-day preschool program. The church also offers a five-day prekindergarten program. Call 919-365-3103 for more information.

• Green Pines Baptist Preschool is now enrolling students for the 2014-2015 school year. Call 919-266-3363 or visit GreenPines.org.